The Building Recyclers, a company out of Kutztown, started demolition April 10 and plans to finish by April 16, said project manager Frank Martin.

The company expects to recycle about 30 percent of the material from the home, including its aluminum siding, unpainted wood and concrete.

Although historical society members considered renting out the Weaver House after they moved to their new facility, they opted to demolish it instead because it would have been too expensive to renovate and maintain, said historical society president James Schuman.

"Tearing down buildings is not something the society likes to do," he said.

He noted the house, which was used as a residence through much of the 20th century, has little historical significance.

After the demolition, the property will be turned into a lawn for the historical society's adjoining property on West Chestnut Street.